Wind Advisory

* LOCATION...The Raton Pass area and Johnson Mesa, as well as
Union County in northeastern New Mexico.

* WINDS...North to northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45
to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will persist through the mid afternoon
hours.

* VISIBILITY...Local reductions due to blowing dust will be
possible.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other
high-profile vehicles should exercise extreme caution. This
especially includes travel on Interstate 25 through the Raton
Pass and other north to south oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...

* WIND...15 TO 25 MPH... GUSTS TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* FUEL...Dry to critically dry.

* IMPACTS...Evacuations are possible, low visibility and road
closures are likely. High winds may limit effectiveness of
aircraft. Power outages are possible as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds and very low relative humidity, combined with abundant
dry vegetation, will create conditions supportive of the multiple
occurrence of large, destructive, and potentially life
threatening fires. The National Weather Service sees an
increased risk of a regional outbreak of dangerous wind- driven
wildfires Sunday.